Miris has developed a spatial streaming platform that delivers real-time HDR 3D automotive assets to multiple device types simultaneously without per-platform rebuilds. A 1.2GB vehicle configurator streams adaptively to desktop browsers, mobile phones, tablets, and AR headsets, with 72 configurable variations rendered on-device based on user input and network capability.
Google released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel devices from the Pixel 6a onwards, featuring bug fixes for Bluetooth, camera, HDR, and UI issues, along with new features like an Auracast Quick Settings tile and battery settings reorganization. The build follows Android Canary 2609 and precedes the stable QPR2 release expected later in 2026.
HDR enables graphic designers to use different luminance levels within a single color to distinguish elements, similar to how fluorescent and ordinary inks differ in print. The technology requires careful palette management, color-specific luminance ranges, and proper encoding to preserve intended brightness across different displays and media.
Samsung is reportedly reworking image processing algorithms for the Galaxy S27 Ultra to produce warmer, more natural-looking photos with less oversaturation. The improvements also extend to video, with updates to Log format and APV codec for better HDR recording at existing 4K 120fps and 8K 30fps resolutions.
Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel devices, arriving nearly three weeks after the previous beta update. The release addresses multiple issues including Bluetooth device icon updates, system stability during UI scrolling, volume button casting conflicts, text rendering in search fields, HDR mode persistence, Google Wallet touchscreen unresponsiveness, camera panorama crashes, and Bluetooth audio distortion after calls.
TripWave is a native HDR music visualizer app for Apple TV that transforms music from Spotify or 50,000+ internet radio stations into full-screen, beat-reactive visuals with over 10,000 presets. The app operates locally without collecting personal data, supports HDR on compatible devices, and requires no account signup for Spotify integration.
The Samsung S90H is an affordable OLED TV that stands out with an effective antireflective coating designed for bright rooms, delivering picture quality comparable to pricier models while offering excellent gaming performance. However, the coating makes blacks appear slightly gray and reds look desaturated, and the TV lacks Dolby Vision HDR support.